"Generally, cat chirping occurs when a cat is interested in or provoked by prey - a bird, a squirrel or a rodent, for example," Loftin told The Dodo. "It's more of an excited sound and less of a sound used to hunt. It seems to be universal to cats of all ages and breeds.

Why does my cat make a chirping noise?

Originally used by mothers to tell kittens to pay attention and follow her, your cat may chirp in an effort to get you to pay attention to her or as a way to get you to check out something she deems important. Chirrups and squeaky little trills might also happen when a cat is excited and happy.

Is cat chirping a good thing?

If your cat is chirping, it isn't a bad thing. He's communicating, whether that's with you or with the birds outside the window. Cats use noises to convey all sorts of different things, and in most cases, a cat who is chirping is excited or trying to get your attention.